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Winnetka man loves his tomatoes

By Mary MacVean

Bill Anderson grew nearly 11,000 tomatoes last year. He isn't alone in his obsession. »

Warning signals were working, officials say

As wary commuters get back on trains, federal...

Metrolink spokeswoman resigns amid criticism over blaming engineer for crash

Denise Tyrrell says she spoke out in hopes of rebuilding...

Despite governor's threat, state lawmakers pass budget

By Evan Halper and Jordan Rau | Tue, 16 Sep 2008 2:36:15 AM

Schwarzenegger says he may not sign the proposal unless it further restricts future spending.

Two-time crash survivor rethinks his luck

Steve Lopez | Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:54:15 PM

The memory of the 2005 Metrolink accident is still with Richard Myles, 58, who was badly hurt in the...

One Metrolink crash changed his life, the other took it away

By Ari B. Bloomekatz | Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:07:03 AM

Gregory Lintner survived the 2005 Glendale train crash that killed 11 people,...

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Questions add up about the financial meltdown

Dana Parsons | Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:54:15 PM

Like anyone with money in the stock market, I reacted to Monday's financial news with palpitations,...

Husband allegedly masterminded Century City stabbing

By Scott Glover and Richard Winton | Mon, 15 Sep 2008 11:02:16 PM

Authorities say James Fayed paid his ranch manager $25,000 to help arrange...

In O.C. murder trial, boyfriend helped dump body but didn't kill, his attorney argues

By Christopher Goffard | Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:54:15 PM

In closing arguments, Ian Allen's attorney argues that his girlfriend, Rachael Mullenix, killed her...

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Late California budget: Day 78

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 2:35:50 AM

Late state budget: Day 78 California can't pay its bills. The fiscal year began July 1.

Burbank cabbies pumped about hybrid taxis

By Bob Pool | Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:03:58 AM

Initially skeptical, they find they like the cars' thriftiness and even...

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Death rate of California prisoners is down nearly 30% since early 2006

By Michael Rothfeld | Mon, 15 Sep 2008 9:42:17 PM

A court-appointed monitor says the drop indicates progress is being made in...

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Jury rejects retaliation suit against LAPD

By Scott Glover | Mon, 15 Sep 2008 9:35:15 PM

Jurors found there was not sufficient evidence to support Lt. Jim Gavin's claim that he and his wife were...

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At Doheny State Beach, feeding of the needy resumes

By Susannah Rosenblatt | Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:46:17 PM

The nonprofit Welcome INN sued the state after being blocked from the Dana Point park in May. A legal...

Prospective Carona jurors will receive 12-page questionnaire

By Stuart Pfeifer | Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:46:17 PM

Jurors in the corruption trial of the ex-Orange County sheriff will be asked about their reading habits,...

Schools grieve over losses in Metrolink crash

By Mitchell Landsberg and Carla Rivera | Mon, 15 Sep 2008 9:20:21 PM

Campuses in Glendale, Westlake Village, Moorpark, Simi Valley and other communities struggle with the...

DOYLE SOUSER

Doyle Souser, 56, Camarillo

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:27:12 PM

The gourmet cook, who usually rode Metrolink 113, caught the 111 train early to make dinner for his...

Alleged O.J. Simpson robbery victim testifies

By Ashley Powers and Harriet Ryan | Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:31:13 PM

It's the first day of trial. Simpson faces more than a dozen charges,...

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Winnetka man loves his tomatoes

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Warning signals were working, officials say

Metrolink spokeswoman resigns amid criticism over blaming engineer for crash

Despite governor's threat, state lawmakers pass budget

Two-time crash survivor rethinks his luck

One Metrolink crash changed his life, the other took it away

Questions add up about the financial meltdown

Husband allegedly masterminded Century City stabbing

In O.C. murder trial, boyfriend helped dump body but didn't kill, his attorney argues

Late California budget: Day 78

Burbank cabbies pumped about hybrid taxis

Death rate of California prisoners is down nearly 30% since early 2006

Jury rejects retaliation suit against LAPD

At Doheny State Beach, feeding of the needy resumes

Prospective Carona jurors will receive 12-page questionnaire

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Schools grieve over losses in Metrolink crash

Doyle Souser, 56, Camarillo

Alleged O.J. Simpson robbery victim testifies

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